There are so many things in this world that bring me joy, but sticking to my routine is at the top of the list. The second I deviate from it, everything is thrown out of whack—my day feels off, my energy runs low, and I start to forget things left and right. Because of this, I try to make sure everything in my life feels intentional, from my day-to-day schedule to the accessories I wear. If I'm reaching for something every single day, I want it to feel equal parts practical and fashionable.
Lately, I've been wearing my Citizen Fio watch on repeat—it's the perfect blend of functionality and style. It's powered by any light, so it never needs a battery, and it also happens to be incredibly chic, working with pretty much everything I wear. What I love most is that the Fio collection was designed to be mixed, matched, and stacked, creating a more playful and unexpected timepiece moment depending on my mood or outfit. It fits seamlessly into my routine without me having to think twice about it and keeps me running all day long. Below, see how I incorporate the Citizen Fio into my daily life.
In an effort to avoid my cortisol spiking at the sound of an alarm, I sleep with my blinds open and wake up with the sun whenever I can. I also like keeping my watch on my bedside table so the first thing I see in the morning isn't a screen. I normally wear neutrals, but Citizen allows me to break out of my comfort zone with colors like orange and blue (which would also look cute stacked together). But on most days, I'm reaching for the stainless-steel Fio with the round light blue dial.
There's something about wearing a watch while working that feels extra chic—like, "oh, she's got her life together." I still like to pretend that's the case when I'm working from home and answering emails from my couch. And because the watch is powered by light, the glow of my laptop screen puts in work while I do.
One thing about me: I'm going to look cute while walking my dog. This is New York City—you genuinely never know who you're going to run into. To a passerby, the Fio looks like it's part of a really good bracelet stack, matching every outfit perfectly. Beyond looking cute, it allows me to keep track of time so my "quick" dog walk on my lunch break doesn't accidentally turn into an extended stroll.
